Childminder EY266836

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 30 January 2017 27 March 2013

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This inspection: Good 2

Effectiveness of the leadership and management Good 2

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This inspection: Good 2

Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Good 2

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This inspection: Good 2

Personal development, behaviour and welfare Good 2

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This provision is good

 The childminder has appropriately high expectations of children's abilities and behaviour. She is a good role model and maintains a nurturing relationship with all children. As a result, all children behave well.  Children benefit from the childminder's spacious outdoor play area. They use large hoops and ride-on toys and manipulate locks and bolts on an activity board, helping to promote their physical skills. Children's imagination is stimulated when they play in the mud kitchen and the camouflaged tepee.  The highly qualified childminder is committed to continuous improvement. She asks the opinions of parents and children, in order to identify areas for development. The childminder attends regular training to update her skills. This means that children benefit from knowledge that is current.  Children have opportunities to take part in activities that promote their understanding of their wider environment. They contribute to community based charitable events and

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This provision is good

enjoy visits to nearby attractions, such as wildlife areas and the local maze.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not collect enough information from parents about children's skills and abilities to assess their initial development in more detail.  The childminder occasionally misses opportunities to enable children think independently. Consequently, their problem-solving skills are not always supported to the maximum.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

To further improve the quality of the early years provision the provider should:

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

 ask parents for more specific information about what their child can do, in order to be able to make more precise assessments of children's skills and learning needs when they first attend  give children enhanced opportunities to develop their problem-solving skills and ability to think for themselves.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and outdoors and assessed the impact this has on learning.  The inspector completed a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector spoke to the childminder and children at appropriate times throughout the inspection.  The inspector looked at relevant documentation, such as the childminder's training certificates.  The inspector checked evidence of the suitability of the childminder and adult members of the household.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder maintains comprehensive systems that help her to monitor children's progress across all areas of learning and development. She uses information from regular observations and assessments, in order to help identify and narrow any gaps in learning. Parents value the childminder's service. They comment through written testimonials that their children are progressing well and they are happy at the setting. Arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder understands the indicators that children may be at risk of harm from extreme behaviour and views. She completes regular child protection training and understands the procedures she must follow to report any child welfare concerns she may have. The childminder practises evacuation drills with children so they understand how to leave the setting in an emergency. Children are kept safe because the childminder conducts regular risk assessments that help her to identify and

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

minimise any potential hazards. The childminder understands the importance of sharing information and openly communicating with other early years professionals.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Overall, the childminder uses skilful teaching strategies coupled with rich learning activities to motivate and enthuse all children. She recognises the learning potential within activities and is flexible in her approach. This means that children are supported to follow their own interests and are encouraged to experiment and learn in a way that makes sense to them. The childminder plans interesting craft activities that encompass all areas of learning and development and reflect each child's individual next steps in learning. For example, children are excited when they make modelling dough. They use mathematical language as they measure out ingredients and discuss how it smells and feels. They enjoy sensory play as they scoop and sprinkle coloured rice. Children's literacy skills are promoted when they enjoy hearing the childminder read to them. They sit quietly and listen intently, taking turns to lift the flaps within the books to reveal hidden characters.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children demonstrate they are happy and emotionally supported to learn when they are in the childminder's care. They squeal with delight as they run and jump in the garden and cheer when it is time for craft activities. The childminder teaches children to be tolerant of each other as they share and take turns. She praises children's achievements freely and, as a result, they are busy explorers and investigate with confidence. Children learn how to keep themselves healthy. For example, they know that washing their hands can help to stop germs spreading. They talk about fruits and which are their favourite to eat.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are prepared well for the next stages in their learning. They learn to recognise letters and count during everyday activities. Children are polite and well mannered. They develop a love of learning through the rich experiences and opportunities provided for them by the childminder. Children talk about what they have learnt and what they would like to do next. All children make good progress, including those who are in receipt of funding.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY266836 Local authority North Lincolnshire Inspection number 1064462 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 11 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 15

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 27 March 2013

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2003 and lives in Alkborough, North Lincolnshire. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder receives funding for free early years education for two-year-old children. She holds a childcare qualification at level 4.

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Telephone number

This inspection was carried out by Ofsted under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 on the quality and standards of provision that is registered on the Early Years Register. The registered person must ensure that this provision complies with the statutory framework for children’s learning, development and care, known as the early years foundation stage.

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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